Obituaries

Jul 7, 2022

The good life of Clarence Robert “Skip” Hewitt began in Havre, Montana on October 19, 1940.

Skip spent his last years in Manchester, Montana passing away July 7, 2022, at the age of 81.

The firstborn child of Clarence H. and Vera Darvis Hewitt, Skip was destined to be a great big brother to his...

Jul 6, 2022

Ruth Bernice Durr left this world on July 6, 2022, to start her new life in Heaven.

She was born on April 7, 1926, to Kinney and Edna Phillips in Big Timber, Montana on her grandparents’ farm.

After graduating from Waitsburg High School in Waitsburg, WA, she worked in the shipyard in Bremerton where she...

Jul 5, 2022

This beautiful soul of 52 years from Great Falls, MT passed away on July 5, 2022, in the early morning hours. Kelley Kaye Walker was born on February 18, 1970, to Anna and Frank Hearn in Great Falls, MT. She was the youngest of 8 siblings. Kelley Kaye was a beautiful person with so much love in her heart for...

Jul 4, 2022

Born November 24, 1931, as the only child of William “Bill” and Ruth Reed Ollmann, Donald “Don” Ollmann started his 90-year earthly journey in Amboy, Illinois, living there through his freshman year of high school, where he was class president. He then moved to Tama, Iowa with his parents, graduating from Tama High School in 1949 and worked locally as...

Jul 4, 2022

Richard “Dick” Larew of Helena, MT peacefully passed away on July 4, 2022, after a brief battle with cancer. Dick was 86 years old, born on November 13, 1935, in Morrison, Colorado. He spent most of his working years as a truck driver and loved being on the road even in his retirement. He moved between Colorado, California, Oklahoma,...

Jul 3, 2022

Marie Lorraine "Rain" Farmer headed off for her next adventure, into the arms of Jesus, in the early morning hours July 3, 2022. Rain was born on August 11, 1924, the eldest child of Otis and Anna Roe. Rain exhibited her spit-fire nature in everything she did from keeping the neighborhood kids in line with her sidekick sister, Maddy, to...

Jul 3, 2022

Barbara “Barb” (Jenkins) Jaraczeski, age 90, passed away of natural causes on July 3, 2022. Barbara June Jenkins was born in Great Falls, MT on June 1,1932, the second born and only daughter of Wellington “Bill” and Evangeline (Pokarney) Jenkins. Barb grew up in Great Falls where she attended elementary school, Paris Gibson Middle School, and Great Falls High School....

Jul 1, 2022

Only 11 years and 15 days shy of achieving his goal of living to be 100 years old, Clarence Allan Pursley was called home to Jesus on July 1, 2022. He was born to James and Mildred (Rickert) Pursley on July 16, 1933. His childhood was filled with daring escapades with his brother, Aaron “Duke” Pursley on their family’s ranch...

Jun 30, 2022

Dennis Joseph "Denny" Lawrence passed away on June 30, 2022, at his home surrounded by family in Great Falls, MT from a brave battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). He was born in Kalispell, MT on August 16, 1949. Dennis is survived by his wife of 42 years Lori and his brothers D. Thomas Lawrence (Debbie), his twin Douglas Lawrence...

Jun 29, 2022

William ‘Bill’ Frost, 62, of Great Falls, MT passed away from heart failure on June 29, 2022, in his residence at Benefis Eastview which was his residence since having a massive stroke in 2018. Bill was born March 27, 1960, in Havre, MT to James Frost and Hallie Severson. Bill grew up in Great Falls and attended MSU where he...

Jun 29, 2022

Donna (Trovatten) Wester passed away on June 29, 2022. She was born on February 16, 1934, in Great Falls, and was raised in Shelby. She attended Montana State College in Bozeman, receiving her bachelor’s degree in Nursing in 1957. She worked at Great Falls Clinic, Deaconess Hospital, American Red Cross, Benefis Hospital, and Benefis Extended Care. Donna married Dean Wester...

Jun 28, 2022

Raymond Blake Gregori, 62, passed away on June 28, 2022. He was born and raised in Great Falls and graduated from CMR High School. In 1985, Raymond started working at Montgomery Wards. He remained there until 1993 where he had worked up to the position of store manager. He also worked in sales at Samuel’s Jewelry and Travel Time...

Jun 26, 2022

Known best by his middle name, Curtis ”Brent” Gaylord, Jr. passed away June 26, 2022, at the age of 82. Brent dedicated his life to journalism, community, hard work, and family. He was born in Osceola, WI to Curtis and Mary Gaylord. Brent gained an appreciation for newspaper operations from his dad who worked for and later owned The...

Jun 26, 2022

Victor R. Scheuffele, bearing the heart of a pioneer, felt he was born “100 years too late,” on February 26, 1937. He was the eldest of 5 siblings, growing up rough and tumble in Fallon County surrounded by a large, loving, extended family. He was clever enough for school, but generally chose to get just enough done to earn...

Jun 25, 2022

Donald “Don” Phillip Sigman passed away on June 25, 2022. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel.

Jun 25, 2022

Donald “Don” Phillip Sigman passed away on June 25, 2022. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel.

Jun 25, 2022

Having lived a full and altruistic life, Virginia Catherine Hovious Wieck left this world on June 25, 2022, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Ginny was born on November 30, 1932, in St. Louis, Missouri to Virginia and Louis Hovious. She attended St. Catherine’s grade school, Visitation High School, and graduated from Fontbonne College (now University) in 1954 with...

Jun 25, 2022

Donald “Don” Phillip Sigman, 80, was reunited with the love of his life on June 25, 2022. His beloved wife, Cara (Ross) Sigman passed away in 2019. Don often talked of how much he missed her and how much he looked forward to seeing her again upon his ascension to Heaven. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July...

Jun 24, 2022

Darell Duane Schwen passed away on June 24, 2022. A graveside service will take place at Highland Cemetery on Monday, June 27, 2022, at 1:00 p.m.

Jun 23, 2022

Jay Dee Malsam passed away just after midnight on June 23, 2022. He had been battling cancer for well over a year. A celebration of life is planned for July 22, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. at The Do Bar.

He was born on November 23, 1965, in Havre, MT. He was the first born of LeRoy and...